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University of Massachusetts LowellMove-In Guide

Lowell, Massachusetts

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1894🔗 www.uml.edu

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university on the Merrimack River with traditional halls, suites and apartments. First-year students apply for housing by a priority deadline and can choose Living Learning Communities. Residents sign up for an individual move-in appointment through the housing portal, and all residents are enrolled in a food plan tied to their hall type.

Enrollment

16,826

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,133

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 28, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

86%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in Day is Friday, Aug 28, and every student must book a move-in appointment on the housing portal. Bring your student ID or you won't be let into the hall, and bring your own cart or dolly because carts are limited.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (8)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Bourgeois Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Concordia Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Donahue Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Fox Hall

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Leitch Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Riverview Suites East

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Sheehy Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • University Suites

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • 1 Merrimack Plaza

    Apartments · Coed

  • River Hawk Village

    Apartments · Coed

  • Riverview Suites West

    Apartments · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Massachusetts Lowell's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.